Job Description
Suffolk County Council
Address: Suffolk, Countywide - Community based
Salary: £41,502 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Plus Approved Mental Health Professionals Honorarium £ paid monthly £ and AMHP extended hours paid at £22.70 per hour (This role includes performance related pay progression per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent
We're passionate about improving the future for our communities and the people who serve them. If you are too, join us as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and make a meaningful impact across Suffolk. Your expertise and commitment will help us deliver a high-quality, responsive service that supports some of the most vulnerable individuals in our county. Our opportunities and support will enable you to thrive and grow in your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As an AMHP, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering a 24-hour service across Suffolk. You'll work flexibly across any of our three rota areas - Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and Waveney - depending on daily demand. This will be a countywide role operating on any rota in Suffolk where the demand is required on the day. The council working day is 8.45am - 5.20pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8.45am - 4.25pm (Friday).
On a typical day, you will:
carry out a full range of Mental Health Act duties, including assessments in both hospital and community settings
travel occasionally to out-of-county hospitals and community locations
undertake community treatment order (CTO) work, guardianship applications/renewals, and warrant applications
act as the AMHP triage worker and represent the service at multi-agency meetings
promote a high-performance culture that is flexible, innovative, and focused on continuous improvement
support the AMHP Team Manager in reviewing service delivery and escalating risks where appropriate.
You will need
We hope you'll bring:
Registered Social worker, Mental Health or Learning Disability nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist
AMHP qualification and current approval to practice
a strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and related legislation
the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
a commitment to delivering person-centred, compassionate care
flexibility to work across different locations and rotas.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
We are a countywide AMHP service working in partnership with Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT). Our three rota areas are:
Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds: 2 AMHPs per day
Waveney: 1 frontline AMHP.
You'll be supported by a dedicated AMHP Team Manager and benefit from:
3-monthly AMHP supervision
Regular peer support groups
Annual appraisal
Specialist AMHP CPD (minimum 18 hours per year).
We're proud of our collaborative, supportive culture and our commitment to professional development.
Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .
For more information
Please contact Julia Wunderlich, Acting Operations and Partnerships Manager (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing. Alternatively, you can contact Oliver Phillips (Acting AMHP Manager) by calling
How To Apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template .
Tell me about a situation where you had to manage competing priorities within a high-pressure environment. How did you ensure service delivery remained effective and safe?
Can you share an example of how you have supported or mentored colleagues, such as offering advice, supervision, or training opportunities?
Can you give an example of how you have contributed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults or children?
How do you ensure accurate and timely record-keeping in line with organisational policies?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at or
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at or
You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you're invited to the next stage, you'll have another chance to request adjustments.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 3 March 2026.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website ) .